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Dear Penny: I’m in College With $10K Saved. Should I Invest It All in Gold?
Dear K., When I think of “good, safe options” for investing, I’m afraid “pour life’s savings into gold” doesn’t make my list. You admit that you have no knowledge in this area. Successful investors will tell you not to invest in anything you don’t understand. You know what you don’t know. That’s a valuable asset....
Apr 18, 2026
Yes, You Can Have Multiple Brokerage Accounts
There’s nothing wrong with opening multiple brokerage accounts. In fact, it may be beneficial. Here's how to do it and when.
May 2, 2026
Seniors, This Tool Can Help You Pay Funeral Costs for as Low as $26/Month
Did you know funeral costs and other final expenses can cost $7 to $15K? If you’re over 50, you can get coverage for this through EverQuote for as little as $26 per month.
Apr 4, 2026
Password Sharing: How to Share Passwords Securely
Whether you have a spouse who wants to share a banking password or a younger sibling who keeps badgering you for your password to Netflix, password sharing can be tricky business. If you don’t share a password securely, you could quickly find yourself in hot water. Ask yourself whether you want to share a password...
Apr 18, 2026
Buying a Foreclosed Home Doesn’t Have to Be Scary. Here’s How to Do It
Buying a foreclosed home at a bargain-basement price could be your key to affordable homeownership, but only if you’re careful.
Apr 4, 2026
EToro vs. Robinhood: Compare These Crypto Brokers
NerdWallet compares eToro and Robinhood. Both brokers offer crypto trading, but Robinhood offers free trades and more investment options.
May 2, 2026
ESPP: What to Know About Employee Stock Purchase Plans
An employee stock purchase plan or ESPP lets employees buy company stock at a discount via payroll deductions. The ESPP then purchases the shares for the employees.
May 2, 2026
This Site Finds You Secret Bank Accounts That Will Grow Your Money up to 19x Faster
A site called SaveBetter can find you exclusive accounts that can help you grow your savings up to 19 times faster than the national average.
Apr 3, 2026
IRS Refunding $1.2 Billion in Fines — But You Must File Overdue Taxes Soon
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than a million U.S. taxpayers had trouble filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns on time. For starters, lots of taxpayers and professional tax preparers got sick. Offices closed, sometimes making it harder to gather the necessary documents. And you couldn’t get the IRS on the phone....
Apr 4, 2026
7 Best Brokerage Accounts for High Interest Rates: Up to 3.35%
Earning interest on your uninvested cash adds just a little more in your pocket. Here's our list of the best brokers for high interest rates on that cash.
Apr 4, 2026
Cryptocurrency Basics: Pros, Cons and How It Works
Cryptocurrency is a class of digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, that runs without the need for a central authority.
May 2, 2026
Learn the Ways of the Financial World through Video Games
Video games offer a way to escape and have a little fun. But did you know they can also act as tools for financial education? This could be as simple as teaching kids about budgeting, but could also influence a career in the finance world. We’ll look at how some existing games simulate real-world economic...
Apr 4, 2026